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Fathom Tether and Spooling Supply

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Response Deadline11/16/2026, 07:00:00 AM EST

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This subcontract, titled Fathom Tether and Spooling Supply, involves the provision of communication and power tethers along with mechanical spooling systems for prime contractors working on Naval Research Laboratory projects. The scope of work specifically requires the delivery of Fathom ROV Tethers and Fathom Spool Standard units, both of which must be manufactured using marine-grade cabling and adhere to established spooling standards. Managed under the Department of Defense for the Naval Research Laboratory, the contract is categorized under NAICS code 326299. The place of performance is located in Washington, DC. The solicitation was posted on November 12, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 16, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for Fathom ROV tethers and spooling systems for Naval Research Laboratory projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

326299 - All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20036, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N00173-27-Q-5503.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedNov 12

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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Response Deadline

11/16/2026, 07:00:00 AM ESTin 4 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

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Supplies communication/power tethers and mechanical spooling systems for prime contractors on Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) projects. Provisions Fathom ROV Tethers and Fathom Spool Standard units using marine-grade cabling and spooling standards. Delivers Fathom ROV Tethers and Fathom Spool Standard units.

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